Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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